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Included in this list are organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to victims and survivors of abuse, as well as to others who qualify. Even if the organization does not have a lawyer available to represent you in court, you may want to ask if there is a lawyer with whom you can consult to obtain advice. We list the organizations by the county where the office is located, but many offices serve multiple counties. We indicate the “counties served” whenever possible. You can click “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations.
Please note: WomensLaw does not have a relationship with or promote the organizations listed on these pages. Because we include thousands of resources, we cannot review them regularly or vouch for the information or services they provide. We share these resources to help all victims and survivors of abuse find essential direct services and support their needs and safety concerns.
Los Angeles
Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Southern California - Los Angeles Office
1145 Wilshire BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: (888) 349-9695
Phone 2: (213) 977-7500
URL: https://ajsocal.org/domestic-violence-and-family-law/
Serves immigrant survivors of domestic violence, particularly low-income and limited English speaking survivors. They focus on family law and immigration services, and their services are linguistically and culturally sensitive. Family law services include assistance with restraining orders, child custody and support orders, divorce, and paternity. Immigration services include assistance with VAWA, U visas, and T visas.
Community Legal Aid SoCal – Compton Office
725 West Rosecrans AvenueCompton, CA 90222
Phone: (800) 834-5001
Phone 2: (714) 571-5200
URL: https://www.communitylegalsocal.org/
Community Legal Aid of SoCal helps eligible low-income residents with civil legal issues. They provide services in the areas of: family law, domestic violence issues, housing issues, immigration, elder abuse, public benefits, and more. They help domestic violence survivors with restraining orders, divorce, child custody/visitation/support, paternity, guardianship, housing, employment, government benefits, and property division. They also assist immigrants who are survivors of domestic violence and crime, with VAWA self-petitions, T visas, U visas, naturalization, adjustment of status, removal defense, asylum applications, and more. They offer free workshops to help clients with completing paperwork and understanding the legal process. Interpretation services available. Apply for services by completing the online application on their website, or by calling their central number. Serving Orange County and the following cities in Southeast Los Angeles County: Artesia, Bell, Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Carson (some areas), Cerritos, Compton, Cudahy, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Hollydale, Huntington Park, Lynwood, Maywood, Norwalk, Paramount, South Gate, Walnut Park, and Willowbrook.
Community Legal Aid SoCal – Norwalk Office
12501 Imperial Highway, Suite 250Norwalk, CA 90650
Phone: (800) 834-5001
Phone 2: (714) 571-5200
URL: https://www.communitylegalsocal.org/
Community Legal Aid of SoCal helps eligible low-income residents with civil legal issues. They provide services in the areas of: family law, domestic violence issues, housing issues, immigration, elder abuse, public benefits, and more. They help domestic violence survivors with restraining orders, divorce, child custody/visitation/support, paternity, guardianship, housing, employment, government benefits, and property division. They also assist immigrants who are survivors of domestic violence and crime, with VAWA self-petitions, T visas, U visas, naturalization, adjustment of status, removal defense, asylum applications, and more. They offer free workshops to help clients with completing paperwork and understanding the legal process. Interpretation services available. Apply for services by completing the online application on their website, or by calling their central number. Serving Orange County and the following cities in Southeast Los Angeles County: Artesia, Bell, Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Carson (some areas), Cerritos, Compton, Cudahy, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Hollydale, Huntington Park, Lynwood, Maywood, Norwalk, Paramount, South Gate, Walnut Park, and Willowbrook.
Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law
3250 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 710Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone: (213) 388-7505
URL: https://www.hbcfl.org/
Email: info@hbcfl.org
The Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law provides free direct legal assistance to low-income residents of Los Angeles County. Their volunteer lawyers, paralegals, and law students help with domestic violence and family law cases. Their services include: custody and visitation, child support, obtaining restraining orders, establishing paternity, divorce, and more. Individuals must call for an appointment; no walk-ins are accepted. Services offered in English and Spanish.
Legal Advocacy Project - Metro Headquarters
Peace Over Violence1541 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: (213) 955-9090
Phone 2: (213) 785-2684 and (213) 785-2749 (video phones)
URL: https://www.peaceoverviolence.org/legal-services
Email: lapinfo@peaceoverviolence.org
The Legal Advocacy Project provides free, comprehensive legal services for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors and their families with legal issues in the areas of immigration and family law. Services include: help with VAWA self-petition, U Visa, T Visa, DACA, divorce, child visitation and custody, child and spousal support, emergency protective orders, restraining orders, and more. All services are offered in English, Spanish and ASL.
Legal Advocacy Project - West San Gabriel Valley Center
Peace Over Violence892 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite D
Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone: (626) 584-6191
Phone 2: (626) 342-7972 (video phone)
URL: https://www.peaceoverviolence.org/legal-services
Email: lapinfo@peaceoverviolence.org
The Legal Advocacy Project provides free, comprehensive legal services for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors and their families with legal issues in the areas of immigration and family law. Services include: help with VAWA self-petition, U Visa, T Visa, DACA, divorce, child visitation and custody, child and spousal support, emergency protective orders, restraining orders, and more. All services are offered in English, Spanish and ASL.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles - East Los Angeles Community Office
5301 Whittier Blvd., 4th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90022
Phone: (800) 399-4529 (Help Line)
URL: https://lafla.org/
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) provides free legal services for low-income persons across Greater Los Angeles. They provide direct representation, advice, referrals, and education. Their areas of service include: domestic violence/family law, immigration-related issues, housing, and more. LAFLA assists and represents survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault with restraining orders, divorce, child custody/visitation, child concealment, paternity, and child support. In addition, they assist and represent undocumented survivors of domestic violence, torture, human trafficking, and other serious abuse in removal proceedings. LAFLA has five community offices; check for hours of each location on their website. Apply for services by completing the online application on their website, by phone, or in person. Advocates speak English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Cantonese Mandarin, Japanese, Khmer/Cambodian, and Korean. Interpretation services offered for other languages.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles - Long Beach Community Office
601 Pacific AvenueLong Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (800) 399-4529 (Help Line)
URL: https://lafla.org/
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) provides free legal services for low-income persons across Greater Los Angeles. They provide direct representation, advice, referrals, and education. Their areas of service include: domestic violence/family law, immigration-related issues, housing, and more. LAFLA assists and represents survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault with restraining orders, divorce, child custody/visitation, child concealment, paternity, and child support. In addition, they assist and represent undocumented survivors of domestic violence, torture, human trafficking, and other serious abuse in removal proceedings. LAFLA has five community offices; check for hours of each location on their website. Apply for services by completing the online application on their website, by phone, or in person. Advocates speak English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Cantonese Mandarin, Japanese, Khmer/Cambodian, and Korean. Interpretation services offered for other languages.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles - Santa Monica Community Office
1640 5th Street, Suite 124Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (800) 399-4529 (Help Line)
URL: https://lafla.org/
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) provides free legal services for low-income persons across Greater Los Angeles. They provide direct representation, advice, referrals, and education. Their areas of service include: domestic violence/family law, immigration-related issues, housing, and more. LAFLA assists and represents survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault with restraining orders, divorce, child custody/visitation, child concealment, paternity, and child support. In addition, they assist and represent undocumented survivors of domestic violence, torture, human trafficking, and other serious abuse in removal proceedings. LAFLA has five community offices; check for hours of each location on their website. Apply for services by completing the online application on their website, by phone, or in person. Advocates speak English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Cantonese Mandarin, Japanese, Khmer/Cambodian, and Korean. Interpretation services offered for other languages.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles - South Los Angeles Community Office
7000 S. BroadwayLos Angeles, CA 90003
Phone: (800) 399-4529 (Help Line)
URL: https://lafla.org/
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) provides free legal services for low-income persons across Greater Los Angeles. They provide direct representation, advice, referrals, and education. Their areas of service include: domestic violence/family law, immigration-related issues, housing, and more. LAFLA assists and represents survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault with restraining orders, divorce, child custody/visitation, child concealment, paternity, and child support. In addition, they assist and represent undocumented survivors of domestic violence, torture, human trafficking, and other serious abuse in removal proceedings. LAFLA has five community offices; check for hours of each location on their website. Apply for services by completing the online application on their website, by phone, or in person. Advocates speak English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Cantonese Mandarin, Japanese, Khmer/Cambodian, and Korean. Interpretation services offered for other languages.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles - Westlake Community Office
Ron Olson Justice Center1550 W. 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: (800) 399-4529 (Help Line)
URL: https://lafla.org/
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) provides free legal services for low-income persons across Greater Los Angeles. They provide direct representation, advice, referrals, and education. Their areas of service include: domestic violence/family law, immigration-related issues, housing, and more. LAFLA assists and represents survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault with restraining orders, divorce, child custody/visitation, child concealment, paternity, and child support. In addition, they assist and represent undocumented survivors of domestic violence, torture, human trafficking, and other serious abuse in removal proceedings. LAFLA has five community offices; check for hours of each location on their website. Apply for services by completing the online application on their website, by phone, or in person. Advocates speak English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Cantonese Mandarin, Japanese, Khmer/Cambodian, and Korean. Interpretation services offered for other languages.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Domestic Violence Clinic
Santa Monica Courthouse, Superior Court, West District1725 Main Street, Room 121 (1st floor)
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (800) 399-4529 ext. 8097
URL: https://lafla.org/
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles has domestic violence clinics at three courthouses. They provide holistic assistance to survivors of domestic violence, including restraining orders, orders for custody, divorce, visitation, and support. Check their website for hours of operation of the clinic office. This clinic assists clients on a walk-in basis with restraining orders.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Domestic Violence Clinic
Los Angeles Courthouse, Superior Court, Central District111 N. Hill Street, Room 216 (2nd floor)
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (800) 399-4529 ext. 8097
URL: https://lafla.org/
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles has domestic violence clinics at three courthouses. They provide holistic assistance to survivors of domestic violence, including restraining orders, orders for custody, divorce, visitation, and support. Check their website for hours of operation of the clinic office. No appointments; walk-ins only. Priority is given to domestic violence, restraining orders, and child abduction and concealment cases.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Domestic Violence Clinic
Long Beach Courthouse, Superior Court, South District275 Magnolia Avenue, Room 1004 (1st floor)
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (800) 399-4529 ext. 8097
URL: https://lafla.org/
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles has domestic violence clinics at three courthouses. They provide holistic assistance to survivors of domestic violence, including restraining orders, orders for custody, divorce, visitation, and support. Check their website for hours of operation of the clinic office. No appointments; walk-ins only. Priority is given to domestic violence, restraining orders, and child abduction and concealment cases.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Self-Help Legal Access Center
Inglewood Courthouse1 East Regent Street, Room 107
Inglewood, CA 90301
Phone: (213) 235-0060 (Self-Help Line)
URL: https://lafla.org/self-help/
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles has four self-help centers offering information and assistance with legal processes through workshops, individual help, and user-friendly computer programs. They assist individuals who represent themselves, regardless of income or immigration status. Services include help with: divorce, custody, paternity, restraining orders, name changes, housing issues, and more. All services are free and available without an appointment.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Self-Help Legal Access Center
Santa Monica Courthouse1725 Main Street, Room 210
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (213) 235-0060 (Self-Help Line)
URL: https://lafla.org/self-help/
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles has four self-help centers offering information and assistance with legal processes through workshops, individual help, and user-friendly computer programs. They assist individuals who represent themselves, regardless of income or immigration status. Services include help with: divorce, custody, paternity, restraining orders, name changes, housing issues, and more. All services are free and available without an appointment.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Self-Help Legal Access Center
Torrance Courthouse825 Maple Avenue., Room 160
Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: (213) 235-0060 (Self-Help Line)
URL: https://lafla.org/self-help/
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles has four self-help centers offering information and assistance with legal processes through workshops, individual help, and user-friendly computer programs. They assist individuals who represent themselves, regardless of income or immigration status. Services include help with: divorce, custody, paternity, restraining orders, name changes, housing issues, and more. All services are free and available without an appointment.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Self-Help Legal Access Center
Long Beach Courthouse275 Magnolia Avenue, Room 3101
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (213) 235-0060 (Self-Help Line)
URL: https://lafla.org/self-help/
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles has four self-help centers offering information and assistance with legal processes through workshops, individual help, and user-friendly computer programs. They assist individuals who represent themselves, regardless of income or immigration status. Services include help with: divorce, custody, paternity, restraining orders, name changes, housing issues, and more. All services are free and available without an appointment.
Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice
5301 Whittier Blvd., 4th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90022
Phone: (323) 980-3500
URL: http://www.laclj.org
Email: info@laclj.org
The Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice (LACLJ) provides free legal services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Family law services include custody, divorce, paternity, and restraining orders. Immigration services include representation and document preparation for VAWA, T visa, U visa, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, adjustment of status, DACA, and removal defense. Apply for services by completing the online application on their website or by calling their office.
Mil Mujeres
643 Olive Street, Office 420, 4th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90014
Phone: (213) 568-4720
Phone 2: (202) 808-3311
URL: https://milmujeres.org/
Email: lastaff@milmujeres.org
Mil Mujeres provides legal services to low-income individuals in the immigrant community. They specialize in serving survivors of violent crimes, including domestic violence and sexual assault. Their services include help with U visas, T visas, asylum, VAWA petitions, naturalization, DACA immigration processes, and more. There are costs associated with the services.
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County - El Monte Office
3629 Santa Anita Ave #109El Monte, CA 91731
Phone: (800) 433-6251
Phone 2: (818) 834-7500
URL: https://nlsla.org/
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) provides free legal help to low-income county residents. NLSLA’s service areas include domestic violence, family law, immigration, public benefits, housing, healthcare, and more. Their domestic violence services include restraining orders, child custody and visitation, paternity, divorce, and court advocacy. For immigrants that are victims of domestic violence and other violent crimes, they can help with VAWA, U visas, T visas, immigration status adjustment, naturalization, and legal permanent residency. They hold workshops and clinics on various legal topics. Apply for services by completing the online application on their website, by phone, or in one of their three offices.
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County - Glendale Office
1104 East Chevy Chase DriveGlendale, CA 91205
Phone: : (800) 433-6251
Phone 2: (818) 834-7500
URL: https://nlsla.org/
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) provides free legal help to low-income county residents. NLSLA’s service areas include domestic violence, family law, immigration, public benefits, housing, healthcare, and more. Their domestic violence services include restraining orders, child custody and visitation, paternity, divorce, and court advocacy. For immigrants that are victims of domestic violence and other violent crimes, they can help with VAWA, U visas, T visas, immigration status adjustment, naturalization, and legal permanent residency. They hold workshops and clinics on various legal topics. Apply for services by completing the online application on their website, by phone, or in one of their three offices.
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County - Pacoima Office
13327 Van Nuys BoulevardPacoima, CA 91331
Phone: (800) 433-6251
Phone 2: (818) 834-7500
URL: https://nlsla.org/
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) provides free legal help to low-income county residents. NLSLA’s service areas include domestic violence, family law, immigration, public benefits, housing, healthcare, and more. Their domestic violence services include restraining orders, child custody and visitation, paternity, divorce, and court advocacy. For immigrants that are victims of domestic violence and other violent crimes, they can help with VAWA, U visas, T visas, immigration status adjustment, naturalization, and legal permanent residency. They hold workshops and clinics on various legal topics. Apply for services by completing the online application on their website, by phone, or in one of their three offices.
NLSLA Self-Help Center - Antelope Valley Office
Los Angeles Superior Court42011 4th Street West, Room 3700
Lancaster, CA 93534
Phone: (818) 485-0571
URL: https://nlsla.org/services/self-help-centers/
Email: shlac@nlsla.org
The five Self-Help Centers of the Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County provide legal information and assistance to self-representing persons in the areas of family law, housing, and other civil matters. They can help with domestic violence restraining orders, civil harassment orders, elder abuse orders, divorce, custody, visitation, eviction information, tenant rights, and more.
NLSLA Self-Help Center - Chatsworth Office
Los Angeles Superior Court9425 Penfield Avenue, Room 3700
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Phone: (818) 485-0571
URL: https://nlsla.org/services/self-help-centers/
Email: shlac@nlsla.org
The five Self-Help Centers of the Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County provide legal information and assistance to self-representing persons in the areas of family law, housing, and other civil matters. They can help with domestic violence restraining orders, civil harassment orders, elder abuse orders, divorce, custody, visitation, eviction information, tenant rights, and more.
NLSLA Self-Help Center - Pasadena Office
Los Angeles Superior Court300 East Walnut Street, Room 300
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: (818) 485-0571
URL: https://nlsla.org/services/self-help-centers/
Email: shlac@nlsla.org
The five Self-Help Centers of the Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County provide legal information and assistance to self-representing persons in the areas of family law, housing, and other civil matters. They can help with domestic violence restraining orders, civil harassment orders, elder abuse orders, divorce, custody, visitation, eviction information, tenant rights, and more.
NLSLA Self-Help Center - Pomona Office
Los Angeles Superior Court400 Civic Center Plaza, Room 730
Pomona, CA 91766
Phone: (818) 485-0571
URL: https://nlsla.org/services/self-help-centers/
Email: shlac@nlsla.org
The five Self-Help Centers of the Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County provide legal information and assistance to self-representing persons in the areas of family law, housing, and other civil matters. They can help with domestic violence restraining orders, civil harassment orders, elder abuse orders, divorce, custody, visitation, eviction information, tenant rights, and more.
NLSLA Self-Help Center - Van Nuys Office
Los Angeles Superior Court –East Building6230 Sylmar Avenue, Room 350
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Phone: (818) 485-0571
URL: https://nlsla.org/services/self-help-centers/
Email: shlac@nlsla.org
The five Self-Help Centers of the Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County provide legal information and assistance to self-representing persons in the areas of family law, housing, and other civil matters. They can help with domestic violence restraining orders, civil harassment orders, elder abuse orders, divorce, custody, visitation, eviction information, tenant rights, and more.
The Immigration Center for Women and Children - Los Angeles Office
634 South Spring Street, Suite 727Los Angeles, CA 90014
Phone: (213) 614-1165
Fax: (213) 624-1163
URL: https://www.icwclaw.org/
Email: info@icwclaw.org
The Immigration Center for Women and Children (ICWC) is a non-profit legal organization providing free and affordable immigration services to underrepresented immigrants in California and Nevada. ICWC strives to provide security and stability for children who are abused, abandoned, or neglected and for immigrants who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes. They offer services in the following areas: U visas, T visas, VAWA, asylum for unaccompanied children, legal orientation for custodians of unaccompanied children, DACA, help with immigration court processes (San Francisco courts), and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Call one of their four California locations for services.
